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Colli Tortonesi Rosso Barbera Dolcetto

8.857 ratings
8.86 pro ratings
Tortonesi, Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy
Barbera, Dolcetto
Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Paco Suro

Bright. High acidity.

Bright. High acidity.

Nov 13th, 2020
Allison Lyzenga

Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of stewed red plum, red cherry, black cherry, cooked black plum, black raspberry; dry, medium acid, medium tannins, high alcohol, full bodied, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very good

Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of stewed red plum, red cherry, black cherry, cooked black plum, black raspberry; dry, medium acid, medium tannins, high alcohol, full bodied, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very good

3 people found it helpfulApr 4th, 2020
Joe Gillies

Perfect red sauce or pizza wine! Barbera and dolcetto blend. Red fruit with subtle earth, and tart cranberry. So delicious!

Perfect red sauce or pizza wine! Barbera and dolcetto blend. Red fruit with subtle earth, and tart cranberry. So delicious!

2 people found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2020
David D

Barbera + Dolcetto blend. Definitely the acidity of the Barbera, but softens the tannins of the Dolcetto. Medium bodied, pretty smooth with leather, good fruit, currants, violets. From Amaro Spirits & Wines.

Barbera + Dolcetto blend. Definitely the acidity of the Barbera, but softens the tannins of the Dolcetto. Medium bodied, pretty smooth with leather, good fruit, currants, violets. From Amaro Spirits & Wines.

2 people found it helpfulSep 2nd, 2018
Katie Jansen

Smooth and not spicy. Get a lot of plum off this

Smooth and not spicy. Get a lot of plum off this

1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2016
JKT
8.9

Bright red fruit and acid. Matching well with food. Will be even better in a few years.

Bright red fruit and acid. Matching well with food. Will be even better in a few years.

1 person found it helpfulJan 9th, 2016
Margie Kendall

So smooth. Peppery and slightly tart

So smooth. Peppery and slightly tart

Jun 22nd, 2023
Nadea Mina

Cherry in the nose. Some pepper. Medium tannin. Wish it wasn’t so high in ABV.

Cherry in the nose. Some pepper. Medium tannin. Wish it wasn’t so high in ABV.

Feb 9th, 2021
Courteny Morehouse

Date drank: September 2020
Year: 2017
Producer: 
Grape(s): 
Region: Colli Tortonesi
Purchased from: Garagiste
Distributor/Importer: Free run
Natty: yes, some sulfites added
Notes: healthy tannins out the gate that softened with some air. 

Date drank: September 2020
Year: 2017
Producer: 
Grape(s): 
Region: Colli Tortonesi
Purchased from: Garagiste
Distributor/Importer: Free run
Natty: yes, some sulfites added
Notes: healthy tannins out the gate that softened with some air. 

Jan 17th, 2021
Anthony Correro

Dark cherry and sediment on the nose. Astringent palate.

Dark cherry and sediment on the nose. Astringent palate.

Jul 4th, 2020